I'm not convinced that Prime Foreman hit any harder than Lennox Lewis

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  1. Glass City Cobra

    Glass City Cobra H2H Burger King

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    He admitted it himself that at one point he was deliberately trying to kill his opponents, especially Ali. He later regretted it and made amends with Ali becoming close friends and letting all that anger out of his heart.

    There is a notable difference in punching power and punching mechanics from angry pre Zaire Foreman, to Clancy trained Foreman, to 90's Foreman. Pre Zaire Foreman might've been the most powerful overall hitter of all time in terms of sheer force with both hands.
     
  2. BCS8

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    Lewis hit harder thn any version of Foreman.
     
  3. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They are in the same echelons, though naturally Foreman could be more clubbing, whilst also having a much more knockout orientated style.
     
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  4. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    The quote is true, but laughably false if you get me.
     
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  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    And Lewis had more hair
     
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  6. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    LL had a faster right, George had a heavier.
     
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  7. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lennox hit harder
     
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  8. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    This is the answer
     
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  9. Marvelous_Iron

    Marvelous_Iron Active Member Full Member

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    Where's the footage of Lewis denting his custom extra heavy bag and knocking Steward back trying to hold it

    Lewis could set up a big shot, but any given punch from Foreman could have crazy power
     
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  10. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    George was more powerful but Lewis applied his power better. As Coke McGrog would say, "Precision beats power, timing beats speed".
     
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  11. Overhand94

    Overhand94 Active Member Full Member

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    I also don't buy the whole "Foreman was leagues above everyone" in terms of power.
    But him and Lennox are certainly in the top tier.